A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2326276 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2327658 epoch_slot_no: 16458 block_no: 2326167 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1660 time: 2019-03-16 17:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cf16b5ec008e62845801497a47ac30a1dd5695773f180c343f6c47c08dd4a20Block Operator
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